Admissions

If applying for a place in either Acorn Nursery or Acorn Primary 1 in 2024, you will need to complete the online Education Authority application form available at: https://www.eani.org.uk/parents/admissions
For application to Acorn, you will also need to complete our individual School Information form. Please scroll to the bottom of the page for links to these documents.

Please note admissions open at 12 noon on Tuesday 9 January 2024, with a closing date of 12 noon on Friday 26 January 2024.

Admissions Criteria for Acorn IPS and Acorn Nursery Unit can be viewed by clicking on each of these links. Please note these will open in a new tab.

KEY DATES – ADMISSION TO PRIMARY SCHOOL

KEY DATES – ADMISSION TO NURSERY UNIT

Nursery Admission Dates - Key Facts

In order to complete your application for Acorn, it is also necessary to complete an individual application form for Acorn. These can be downloaded and printed for completion, then left into the school office. Alternatively, you can email your completed form to Acorn using the following email address: info@acornintegratedps.carrickfergus.ni.sch.uk

Acorn Information form for P1 applications – required alongside your online application to the EA

Acorn Information form for Nursery applications – required alongside your online application to the EA